Controller

Company Summary

Priority Waste, headquartered in Clinton Township, MI, is a growth-oriented waste management company serving municipal solid waste and construction & demolition customers in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded in 2018, Priority Waste has expanded rapidly through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, operating out of multiple facilities across three states. Backed by TPG (Nasdaq: TPG), a leading global private equity firm with approximately $246 billion in assets under management, Priority Waste is committed to delivering outstanding customer service. We are building a best-in-class finance organization to support our continued growth.

Job Purpose

In your role as Controller, you will lead the accounting function and serve as a key member of the finance leadership team at a PE-backed company operating in a high-growth, acquisition-driven environment. In the near term, success in this role means driving a fast and accurate monthly close, producing board-ready financial reporting packages, maintaining audit-ready books, and building the internal controls infrastructure required by our sponsor. Longer term, you will play a central role in scaling the finance organization alongside the business as Priority Waste continues to grow organically and through acquisitions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Directs all accounting operations and ensures the integrity of the Company’s financial records through a disciplined internal controls framework
• Manages the monthly close process, including preparation and review of financial statement schedules covering deferred revenue, accruals, prepaids, fixed and intangible assets, investment accounts, and intercompany balances
• Leads monthly consolidated financial reporting and variance analysis
• Establishes and maintains standardized accounting policies, procedures, and records across the organization
• Partners with the CFO on investor, lender, and covenant compliance reporting
• Plays a critical role in the oversight and continued modernization of the Company’s ERP system (NetSuite), with a focus on advancing automation and operational efficiency
• Leads the accounting integration of acquired businesses into the Company’s consolidated financial reporting structure
• Oversees internal audit activities and monitors the Company’s overall financial control environment
• Ensures ongoing compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
• Serves as the primary liaison to the Company’s external auditor

The successful candidate profile includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; advanced degree a plus
• 7+ years’ experience in accounting management or related fields; CPA required
• 3+ years’ management experience leading accounting teams with direct reports
• Deep knowledge of GAAP; experience in capital-intensive industries with significant fixed assets and deferred revenue preferred
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills; highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) is a strong plus
• Experience in a PE-backed or multi-entity private company environment, including familiarity with lender and investor reporting, preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems required; NetSuite experience is a plus; familiarity with financial reporting and planning tools such as Adaptive Insights is preferred